HESSE, ULI

The Three Lives of the Kaiser

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ISBN 13:: 9781471189104
author:: HESSE, ULI
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Simon & Schuster Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.3 centimetres (0.52 kg
Genre:: Biography, Sports, Sports & Recreation,
Condition:: New
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Franz Beckenbauer's life was a complex tapestry of triumph and turmoil. From his early days as a rebellious Bavarian youth to his rise as one of football's greatest icons, Beckenbauer defied conventions and expectations at every turn. As captain of Bayern Munich, he pioneered the playmaking libero role in central defence, leading the team to three European Cup victories. However, this success was tempered by controversy when he made a high-profile move to the New York Cosmos in 1977. Despite being hailed as 'the greatest' by Muhammad Ali, Beckenbauer's decision to leave Germany sparked debate about his loyalties and values. In the end, it was his leadership of the German national team that brought him redemption, as he guided them to World Cup glory in 1990. Yet, allegations of corruption surrounding Germany's successful bid to host the 2006 World Cup cast a shadow over his legacy. Uli Hesse's biography offers a nuanced and detailed exploration of Beckenbauer's life, revealing the complexities and contradictions that defined this remarkable figure.

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